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As far as demining is concerned, the treaty has been a qualified success. The destruction of many millions of emplaced mines has saved countless lives and many thousands of square kilometers have been returned to productive use. But progress in several States has been disappointing, and in a small number it has been unacceptable.
On the eve of the third UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April), the International Campaign to Ban Landmines warns about the need to remain vigilant about compliance with obligations contained in the Mine Ban Treaty with regard to mine clearance and stockpile destruction.
(Livingstone, Zambia, 1 April 2008) At the conclusion of the first ever meeting of African countries on cluster bombs, 38 out of 39 countries attending the meeting endorsed a strong political "Livingstone Declaration", committing them to negotiating a global ban on the weapons in Dublin next month. Only South Africa, one of the continent's two producer states, called for exceptions to the ban.
On 31 March, the Republic of Sudan finished destroying its antipersonnel mine stockpile, just ahead of its 1 April 2008 deadline under Article 4 of the Mine Ban Treaty.
The ICBL strongly condemns the cruel and deadly attacks on deminers in Afghanistan on Sunday and Monday. The ICBL calls on the government of Afghanistan to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice and to ensure deminers receive the protection they deserve.
In the week of 10 March, the ICBL and Polish Red Cross organised an intense programme of advocacy and awareness raising events in Warsaw, Poland, with a view to expediting Poland's ratification of the Mine Ban Treaty. Activities included the opening of a photo exhibitions, meetings with government representatives and members of parliament, and media work.
The final destruction ceremony took place at the Permanent Destruction Center of the National Defense Force (FDN) in Mudubugu in the province of Bubanza. A total of 664 antipersonnel mines – 591 POMZ-2M and 73 TS 50 mines – were destroyed.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) is currently looking for an Implementation Officer to strengthen its capacity to work on implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT), with a particular emphasis on victim assistance. Applications from mine/ERW survivors with knowledge of mine action are strongly encouraged.
From 25-27 February, the ICBL participated in the “Ottawa Convention Implementation and Universalization Workshop” held in Bali, Indonesia.
Handicap International is seeking a Landmine Monitor Research Consultant.
Alors que nous nous approchons d'un nouveau traité d'interdiction des bombes à sous-munitions qui causent des dommages insupportables aux populations civiles, le traité d'interdiction des mines antipersonnel fournit un bel exemple de la façon dont les gouvernements peuvent coopérer avec succès pour éradiquer les armes inhumaines.
As the world moves closer to a new treaty to ban cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians, the Mine Ban Treaty - which entered into force on 1 March 1999 - provides a solid example of how committed governments can successfully cooperate to eradicate inhumane weapons. Also available in French
After a week of tough diplomatic talks, the voice of survivors and committed states has prevailed and a draft treaty to ban cluster munitions has been endorsed for formal negotiation. The so called “Wellington Declaration” provides the draft treaty text to be negotiated and agreed in Dublin in May 2008 to ban cluster munitions, assist survivors and ensure clearance of their land.
Watch highlights from the second and third days of diplomatic discussions as well as civil society strong mobilization in Wellington.
On the second day of a five-day conference to develop a historic treaty banning cluster munitions worldwide, nine governments are attempting to create a loophole that will allow them to assist the USA to use cluster munitions. The Cluster Munition Coalition strongly condemns the hypocrisy of these countries trying to ban cluster bombs while assisting other countries to use them.